Resource: BibleProject

BibleProject is a digital media group dedicated to providing videos, podcast, and readings about the Bible. Their goal is to spread and improve biblical literacy, to show that the Bible is one unified story that leads to Jesus, and that it provides wisdom for our modern world. They attempt to clarify and dispel misconceptions of the Bible held by both Christians and non-Christians. Their content is superb and well-created, and you can use it for Bible study or fellowship.

BibleProject's YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/jointhebibleproject

BibleProject's Website:

https://bibleproject.com/

Update: Technology Break

The past week have been emotionally draining. Racial injustice, hatred, restlessness, despair, and just finishing the school year has drained me a lot. I believe that it is healthy and necessary for me to step away from one of my biggest distractions: technology, to recenter myself and my commitment to Jesus and his Kingdom. I'll only be using technology for work (I still have some stuff to do before really getting into summer break) and connecting with friends and family. I'm expecting this break to be for a week, but I realize that there's a possibility that it may go for two weeks.

With that, I am scheduling posts that we automatically post without my input throughout the week. These post will share prayer practices and resources about the Bible and Church history.

Martin Luther King Jr. On Riots

This is an excerpt taken from MLK Jr. in his 1986 speech titled "The Other America," and this is what he had to say about the existence of riots (bolded, mine):

I'm absolutely convinced that a riot merely intensifies the fears of the white community while relieving the guilt. And I feel that we must always work with an effective, powerful weapon and method that brings about tangible results. But it is not enough for me to stand before you tonight and condemn riots. It would be morally irresponsible for me to do that without, at the same time, condemning the contingent, intolerable conditions that exist in our society. These conditions are the things that cause individuals to feel that they have no other alternative than to engage in violent rebellions to get attention. And I must say tonight that a riot is the language of the unheard. And what is it America has failed to hear? It has failed to hear that the plight of the negro poor has worsened over the last twelve or fifteen years. It has failed to hear that the promises of freedom and justice have not been met. And it has failed to hear that large segments of white society are more concerned about tranquility and the status quo than about justice and humanity.

I find this unfortunately relevant regarding the murder of George Floyd. I find this also relevant in other parts of the world such as Hong Kong or India, even if the issue at hand is not about racism.